buying a dc4

[wkdteg]

so im finally on the look out for a new car after my car was stolen over 2months ago. ive decided on a dc4, and goin to have a look at a couple on satureday. 1 of the cars has done a fair bit of kms for that year

just wondering what i should look out for when i go to check them out?
any specific kinks i should look for as ive never driven a dc4?
just want to keep my eyes open so i dun get screwed like the last time i bought a teg.
cheers

[wkdteg]

thanx dude... but im in melb

[bungsai]

How much do you wanna spend, how about an Em1?

[wkdteg]

How much do you wanna spend, how about an Em1?

LoL im strickly teg... my budget is sub 10k... yes i know ill b hard pressed 2 find a dc4 in good nick for the price... but theres a compramise for everything i guess

[dudeling7]

I got mine for $9500 absolutely stock silver 1998 integra gsi with 150000km on the clock off a middle aged couple - perfect condition mechnically (had just been serviced too). I think i was lucky finding that.

Main thing is to be patient i guess, although there were times where i got really frustrated and just wanted a car! Good luck finding one though :thumbsup:

[HOT-TEG]

I got my '95 DC4 completely stock for $13,500 with 5 year warranty n only 72,000k's from a dealership...so yeah as mentioned above..shop around man!
I think you should be able to find a DC4 in good nick with less than 125,000km's for 10k..
Good luck man

[dc4t]

I got mine for $9500 absolutely stock silver 1998 integra gsi with 150000km on the clock off a middle aged couple - perfect condition mechnically (had just been serviced too). I think i was lucky finding that.

Main thing is to be patient i guess, although there were times where i got really frustrated and just wanted a car! Good luck finding one though :thumbsup:

holy shit u got a good deal!!

[BIG`O]

i wish they were that cheap up north :(

[lux_tv]

i picked up a '94 GSi with 118,000kms at the start of 2004 for $7,500

1 owner (who we know), absolute bargain

...so they are out there

[dudeling7]

i wish they were that cheap up north :(


Hhaha well i had to drive from canberra to newcastle....but it was all worth it in the end!

[OHH NO]

picked mine up milano red 94 dc4 for $8,900 about 1yr and 2months ago with 128,000k on clock

[wkdteg]

LoL thats all great fellas
but were veering off topic
wat should i b lookin out for when havin a look at the cars? anything in particular in regards to engine, body, interior that would b a concern on a dc4?

[bungsai]

If its like my integgy, the head unit, if it has an aftermarket one might be a little be loose...check for coolant leaks, or the temperature gauge not rising/falling as it should. G3's have a cooling system problem. Obviously check the engine, no oil leaks, do a compression test, as well as panels etc.

[wkdteg]

If its like my integgy, the head unit, if it has an aftermarket one might be a little be loose...check for coolant leaks, or the temperature gauge not rising/falling as it should. G3's have a cooling system problem. Obviously check the engine, no oil leaks, do a compression test, as well as panels etc.

how should the temp guage rise/fall?
also, wat kind of cooling problems r we talking about for the G3s?

[bungsai]

should rise to just under the middle and stay there.
Talking about thermostat screwing up, its fairly common, see
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8692

[r3xtc]

go for a Vti-R dude....u gotta love da VTEC :)

[wkdteg]

go for a Vti-R dude....u gotta love da VTEC :)

ide luv the vtir... but in the long run.. the gsi will do

[wkdteg]

should rise to just under the middle and stay there.
Talking about thermostat screwing up, its fairly common, see
http://www.ozhonda.com/forum/showthread.php?t=8692

so i take it that its more of a problem with the thermostat guage rather than a problem with the radiator etc...?